Job Description

Job Summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as advanced high-resolution surveillance systems.

We have an exciting career opportunity for a Component Engineer working in our DMSMS Group located in Poway, CA.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Perform Lifecycle Management Engineering activities for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS).
• Candidate will focus on systems affected by Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages (DMSMS) issues and assist in activities to ensure a solution is in place before production or sustainment is impacted. As part of the DMSMS team, the Component Engineer – DMSMS duties and responsibilities include:
  • Being the Point-of-Contact (POC) for Companywide end-of-life (EOL) notifications and issues, performing platform/program impact analysis and evaluating and coordinating bridge/last time buys.
  • Interfacing with Integrated Project Teams (IPTs), Project Engineers and Program Management across multiple platforms.
  • Interfacing with Functional Engineering and component suppliers on technical, supply and procurement topics.
  • Gathering data and information from multiple sources and records and maintains records and files in various systems.
  • Performing impact assessments due to DMSMS/obsolescence issues and presenting information at internal and customer working group meetings. 
  • Creating Customer Deliverable Requirements List (CDRL) reports.
  • Supporting Procurement and Subcontracts to resolve part shortage and obsolescence issues.
  • Supporting BOM reviews for part lifecycle risk management as required.
  • Providing support with component/supplier selection, analysis and documentation to meet technical requirements posed by design teams during concept and development for both Electrical and Mechanical parts.
  • Creating and maintaining part specifications and assisting to maintain the parts database.
  • Researching market/technology trends of suppliers and devices.

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

 

Job Qualifications

• Typically requires a bachelors or masters degree in engineering or a related technical discipline from an accredited institution and two or more years of engineering experience with a bachelors degree. May substitute equivalent engineering experience in lieu of education. 
• Experience with all MS Office Suite programs, especially Excel, Word, Access and PowerPoint programs as well as Adobe Acrobat Pro. 
• Experience working with component parts, suppliers and part lifecycle tools and resources (i.e. GIDEP, Accuris BOM Manager, Silicon Expert, etc.) is also desired.
• Familiarity with MRP and PLM systems used in the industry (SAP, Teamcenter, etc.) and Python programming is a benefit
• Must possess the ability to understand new concepts quickly; apply them accurately throughout an evolving environment; organize, schedule, and coordinate work phases; and, determine the appropriate approach at the task level or, with assistance, at the project level to provide solutions to a range of complex problems.
• Must have excellent communication, computer, documentation, presentation, and interpersonal skills, ability to work independently and as part of a team; able to perform complex tasks in one engineering area; and, lead a team of less experienced professional employees on semi-routine tasks.
• Able to work extended hours as required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Security Clearance is required.